Subtract 42/72 from 60/40
1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 42/72
60/40 - 42/72 is 11/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
60/40 = 60 × 9/40 × 9 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/360 - 210/360 = 540 - 210/360 = 330/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/12
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